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"President Yasuhisa, which plan do you think is more suitable?" After thinking for a while, Akihara Yuto decided to ask others.

An Jiujin hesitated for a while, then replied: "If it's the first plan, black will look more stylish."

Hiroto Akihara was a little speechless when he heard this suggestion. It's not a book for business people, so what's the use of being stylish? For readers, it's better to be special.

By the way, something special...

"President Anjiu, can you take me to a nearby bookstore, I want to look at the literature books on the market."

An Jiujin was a little puzzled at first, but agreed anyway.

After apologizing to Fumie Miyagi and making an appointment for the next time, the two left the design studio and drove to a small bookstore.

After entering the bookstore, the two walked directly to the literary book area and looked at the books on the booth and shelves.

Looking at the covers of these books, Hiroto Akihara pondered carefully. It seems that most of them are covered in white or gray tones. From this point of view, if the second white and gray scheme is adopted, once the books are inserted into the bookshelf, it may be will be ignored by readers.

From this point of view, the first plan is more suitable. After all, a black book appears in a pile of books with white covers, which must attract readers to take a closer look... Wait, let's discuss this idea with President An Jiu again. Let's communicate again.

As he thought about it, his eyes suddenly caught sight of a book "The Footsteps of Searching" on the booth, under the title was written the door association Youzhen.On the girdle of the book (the paper tape in the middle of the book cover), it says "This year's Mandansha Literary Reward Award".

Hiroto Akihara picked up the book and read it a few times, feeling a little complicated for a moment.

If it weren't for the accidents with Mandanshe, according to the original plan, his booklet should have been released...

If that's the case, the book placed here should be his "zoo", and the line on the waistband should also be his own.

As soon as Ajitsu didn't know about the grievances between Akihara Yuto and Mandansha, he stepped forward and found that Akihara Yuto had been holding a book and hadn't spoken, thinking that he was researching.

He also took advantage of the opportunity to pick up a copy of "Footsteps of Search", looked at it a few times, and was amazed at the words "Mandanshe Literary Reward Award" on the girdle.

After all, he is not a person in the literary world, nor has he published many literary books.After seeing this honor, I felt very powerful.

By the way, how could I forget about the girdle.

"Mr. Akihara, do you have any suggestions for the girdle copywriting of "Suspect X's Devotion"?"

Akihara Yuto lowered his head, pondered in his mind, and then made a suggestion.

"Sometimes just being alive is enough to save someone."

[Sales of 97.Chapter 97 "New Novel"]

Mandanshe Headquarters, Editorial Board Conference Room.

"Minister Kihara, the booklet "Footsteps of Search" released by Mr. Yuma of the Menkai, sold more than 5000 copies in the first week. According to the estimates of the statistics department, the sales volume in a single month can exceed 12000 copies."

A man with glasses stood up and reported to everyone in the conference room.

If Hiroto Akihara was present, he would be the editor-in-chief of Yuma Menshie and the new editor-in-chief Kazuhiro Matsushima of "New Novel".

In the middle of the conference table, Kihara Daigo nodded, "This result is not bad."

Just when Matsushima and Hiro breathed a sigh of relief, Kihara Daigo coughed and asked again: "Editor Matsushima, can you explain the recent sales of "New Novel" and why the weekly sales have been declining."

"If I remember correctly, a month ago, the weekly sales of "New Novel" surpassed that of "Tokyo Literature", but now it is not even half of that of "Tokyo Literature."

Hearing this sentence, Matsushima and Hong broke into cold sweat.

But to be honest, he was also prepared for the minister's questioning of him.

More than a month after Hiroto Akihara stopped serializing, the sales of "New Novel" have been declining.

In the first two weeks, readers still insisted on buying "New Novel" out of habitual reading habits and anticipation of Hiroto Akihara's works.Therefore, the decline in sales is not obvious, and it can still remain at around 15 copies.

But in the third and fourth weeks, the patience of readers was quickly worn out, and the sales volume began to decline sharply. As of the latest data released by the Statistics Department, it shows that there are only about 12 copies.

Judging from the feedback collected from readers and bookstores, the following trend is still in jeopardy, and it is not ruled out that there will be a further sharp decline. After a while, it is not surprising that it will fall below 10 volumes.

Faced with the doubts from the director Daigo Kihara, Matsushima Kazuhiro could only bow deeply: "I am deeply sorry for the decline in the sales of "New Novel".

"Clap" sound.

Daigo Kihara patted the desktop heavily with his palm, "What I want is a remedy. Editor Matsushima, I recommend you as the new editor-in-chief of "New Novel". I'm not here to hear your apology."

Hearing these words, Matsushima and Hiroshi were very disdainful in their hearts. I got this position only because Kikuchi was too much used as a scapegoat.

If I had known that what I was taking over was such a mess, I would not have agreed.

Long before the announcement of the Mandansha Literary Award, Matsushima Kazuhiro was called to the office by Kihara Daigo and expressed his optimism for himself.

At that time, Matsushima and Hiro were so excited that they thought they had hugged a thigh.As long as there is support from the above, it is only a matter of time before he succeeds Kikuchita as the editor-in-chief of "New Novel".

But the facts were unexpected. While he was still thinking about how to climb up step by step, a series of things happened suddenly—Men Xie Yuma replaced Akihara Yuto and won the gold award, Asano Aiko was transferred to the review department , Kikuchita was dispatched to the Shikoku area.

Immediately afterwards, a transfer order came from above, and under Daigo Kihara's recommendation, he was recommended as the new editor-in-chief of "New Novel" to replace Tata Kikuchi.

It stands to reason that after obtaining this position that he has always been thinking about, he will undoubtedly be ecstatic.

But he didn't feel any excitement in his heart, he just wondered if he was involved in some faction's struggle.After all, all of this is too strange.

Soon, rumors about Takei Kohei spread out within Mandansha, and he was also asked by Kihara Daigo to manage the editorial department of "New Novel" well and avoid private discussions.

However, these actually have little to do with him. At present, the most troublesome thing for him is undoubtedly the continuous decline in sales of "New Novel".

If he doesn't handle it well, he will undoubtedly become the next Kikuchita.

Matsushima Kazuhiro continued to bow, and replied: "In response to the decline in sales, the editorial department of "New Novel" has formulated relevant plans."

Daigo Kihara frowned, "Tell me briefly."

"Understood." Matsushima and Hong stood up straight, and continued: "In addition to the existing writers, we will increase the excavation of new writers. In addition, we hope that the editorial bureau will increase the research on "New The strength of support for the novel."

"Increase support?"

"Yes, we hope to allocate an additional 1.5 million yen to the current 1500 pages of newspaper promotion for bookstores, radio stations and book reviewers."

After saying this, Matsushima and Hiro bowed again, "I hope the editorial board can think about it again."

His proposal was actually a bit of a lion's mouth.But he was helpless to say that. After all, it is undoubtedly a fool's dream to find a talented writer like Akihara Yuto and then make "New Novel" a big hit.

After all, a genius is not a Chinese cabbage, so where can I find one casually.

So he made this suggestion. The subtext is that if the above does not give me support, I will not be able to do it.

Sure enough, after hearing this request, Kihara Daigo immediately understood his plan, touched the stubble of his chin with the palm of his hand, did not respond, but asked: "Editor-in-Chief Matsushima, Mr. Akihara's new work, so far there is no follow-up?" ?”

"Sorry, Mr. Akihara said that he has no inspiration."